The Honda Silver Wing, designated GL500'81, was sold in 1981.
Two colors were available: Candy Muse Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. It
had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake.
Three configurations of seat and trunk design were available: dual seat with
no trunk, solo seat with a small trunk, solo seat with backrest and a large
trunk. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed
transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began
JH2PC0200BM000022.

The GL500I'81 Silver Wing Interstate was sold in 1981 and came in one of two colors: Candy Muse
Red or Cosmo Black Metallic. The pinstripes were gold. The bike had a Pro-Link suspension and a dual front
disc brake. The modular seat and trunk design had three configurations: A dual seat with no trunk; a solo seat
with a small trunk, a solo seat with a backrest and a large trunk. The saddlebags were removable. The engine
was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began
JH2PC021*BM000007.

The GL500'82 Silver Wing was sold in 1982 in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Sterling Silver
Metallic, and Brown. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. The gas valve was now
vacuum-operated with a reseve position. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed
transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC020*CM100001

The GL500I'82 was sold in 1982 in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Sterling Silver Metallic, and Brown. It
had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. The gas valve was now vacuum-operated
with a reseve position. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft
drive. The serial number began JH2PC021*CM100001